November 16, 2023
How networking has helped kick off my career
Name – Lane Hass
Role - Senior Analyst in Hedge Fund Services
Office – Chicago 333 South Wabash office
Why Northern Trust?
The summer before starting my last semester of college, I was given an opportunity to join the internship program at Northern Trust. Upon starting what I now know to be my future career, there are several reasons why I ultimately chose Northern Trust as my employer post-graduation.
While working at Northern Trust, each person I interact with throughout the business is always very kind and helpful; even senior leadership make themselves available for questions or time to connect.
Additionally, from my very first day my team members have always shown their support of my learning and growth, which is very valuable for my career.
I have now worked for Northern Trust for just under a year and a half, and I have already had several opportunities to connect with the CEO, CFO, President of Asset Management, and the President of Asset Servicing. On top of that, Northern Trust is one of the most well-known, high standard, reputable financial service providers there is.
I strongly believe the opportunities at this company are endless, and Northern Trust employees have the ability and support to achieve whatever goal they set out to.
My role
Currently I am working as a Senior Analyst in Hedge Fund Services (HFS). More specifically, I work in financial control on a major hedge fund, which is my team’s only client and I am located in the Chicago 333 South Wabash office.
What do you do day in day out?
My team’s largest responsibility is the review of financial statements for over 80 funds. This happens monthly, and we also do a deeper review on these funds each quarter and at year end.
Additionally, we handle business requests from the hedge fund client; these can be anything ranging from a journal entry that needs entered/updated, entering a subscription/withdrawal of capital, and many more account management tasks.
I really enjoy the client interaction that comes along with my role in HFS. Interacting with one of the most successful hedge funds, while combining my knowledge and accounting background, has been a great way to kick off my post-graduation career.
What do you want to achieve next at Northern Trust?
One of my goals at Northern Trust is to continue to participate in as many work events as I can. Northern Trust has so many opportunities to connect with people outside of day to day work that I like to participate in when possible.
From the employee led business resource councils, to events within the office, I have set out a goal to make myself more available for these events. It is an excellent way to connect with more partners, and learn about different aspects of the business.
What has surprised you most about your journey at Northern Trust so far?
Upon starting at Northern Trust, I knew I would give this role my all and take advantage of every chance I get to learn something new, or meet someone new. What surprised me the most is just how much that has paid off.
As stated before, I strongly believe people at Northern have the ability and support to achieve whatever goals they set out. The reason I believe so strongly in this is because I have had first hand experience with it, and I have also seen others benefit from the supportive and collaborative culture at Northern Trust.
Fast Facts
o Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois
o Current home: Lombard, Illinois
o Comfort food: Pasta!
o Favourite Color: Purple
o Hobbies: Shopping, working out, and baking
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